Attended the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting in London

From May 2 to 6, 2026, I attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, held in London, United Kingdom.

The INTA Annual Meeting is one of the world’s largest conferences for intellectual property professionals, bringing together experts from around the globe. This year’s meeting attracted more than 9,500 registered participants.

During the conference, I held meetings with approximately 40 overseas associates from 25 countries and regions, while also participating in various receptions and networking events. These meetings provided an excellent opportunity to reaffirm our trusted relationships with our long standing associates and to exchange valuable information on trademark practice and other developments in their respective jurisdictions.

In addition to our scheduled meetings, I had the opportunity to meet many new associates throughout the conference. These chance encounters and informal exchanges enabled us to expand our international network and reaffirmed the value of attending international conferences in person.

We will continue to strengthen our relationships with overseas associates so that we can provide our clients with even higher quality services.

Written by Sachiko Asami, Patent and Trademark Attorney, Trademark Group